The Hartford Ski Spectacular

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Move United / Events /

December 7 - 13, 2025 | Breckenridge, CO
Arrive Sunday | Depart Saturday

About

United We Shred

General Registration for The Hartford Ski Spectacular 2025 will open early September, 2025.

The Mountains are Calling!

For 39 years, The Hartford Ski Spectacular conducted by Move United has been the nation’s largest adaptive winter sports festival. More than 800 athletes, coaches, instructors— from emerging youth to Paralympians to wounded warriors— come together at Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, Colorado each December to push what’s possible, build community, and experience the transformational power of sport.

Programs that Push Boundaries

Get ready to take your skills to the next level:

Learn to Ski and Snowboard – One-on-one lessons from beginner to advanced
Race Camp – High-level ski, snowboard, Nordic & biathlon training for competitive athletes
Ski Spec Challenge Race – Saturday competition for all skill levels
Free Clinics – Try sled hockey, curling, and more
Instructor Academy – Continuing education for adaptive sports professionals

Social Events – Banquets, networking, and community building

Sports make us more. Join the movement and experience the power of #SkiSpec.

Title sponsor: The Hartford | Host Move United member organization: Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center

Event Schedule at a Glance

Registration

Registration Fees

Early Bird Registration (until October 1): $65
Regular Registration (October 2 – October 31): $85
On-Site Registration: $95 (additional program fees may apply)

Additional program fees apply for lessons, race camp, instructor academy courses, equipment rental, lift tickets, and banquet tickets.

Payment policies

All fees are nonrefundable once registration closes on October 31, 2025. This includes the base registration fee and all program add-ons. No exceptions for illness or other circumstances.

Payment is required to complete registration. Credit card payment is processed immediately upon registration submission.

Need assistance with payment? Contact James Arnold at jarnold@moveunitedsport.org or (240) 268-5372.

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Lessons and Free Clinics

Take your skills to next level. Learn how to Ski and Snowboard (lessons offered in downhill ski, snowboard, sit-ski, 3-track and 4-track).
Come out and try Nordic Skiing & Biathlon, Sled Hockey, and Adaptive Yoga for free.

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Race Camp

A high-level training opportunity for athletes to learn how to race or advance their skills.

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Ski Spectacular Instructor Academy (formerly National Adaptive Academy)

For anyone interested in learning about adaptive snowsports instruction and receiving continuing education credits. The Ski Spectacular Instructor Academy is endorsed by PSIA-AASI.

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Vendor & Exhibitor Opportunities

Welcoming sport suppliers, non-profits, equipment manufacturers, medical suppliers, coaching services, academia and more during week-long or multiday showcasing opportunities!

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Volunteers

Help us with transporting athletes to and from events, setting up and breaking down, and/or administrative duties.

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Essential Eligibility Criteria & Event Ski and Snowboard Policies and Guidelines

Learn about program requirements, on-snow guidelines, lessons, and lift operations.

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Event Details

Check-In

When and where to check-in, plus event waivers.

Lodging

Where we recommend you stay during this year’s Ski Spectacular, including discounted rates.

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Transportation and Parking

Some options for you to get to and from the slopes. Find out where you can park your car while you're on the slopes

Lift Tickets

Information on discounted lift tickets or the adaptive ski pass.

Equipment

Information on equipment rental, adaptive equipment, and guides for the visually impaired.

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Altitude Sickness

Participants & visitors may be experience altitude sickness due to the increased elevation and may experience some adverse reactions. Click here for more information.

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FAQs

Learn more about the frequently asked questions for the event.

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Adaptive Snowboarder on hill giving thumbs up

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A group of blind skiers and their guides skiing down the hill

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Girl in wheelchair hugging Paralympic Snowboarder Keith Gabel, exciting to be gifted skies

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My favorite part of Ski Spectacular was learning to snowboard! It was a great feeling seeing other people with "disabilities" able to do what they love. I never thought I would ever be able to learn to snowboard but thanks to Ski Spectacular and my awesome instructor Byrum, I was able to experience something I’ll never forget!

Austin

Youth, Ski and Snowboard Lessons

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(This was) the first trip when I realized there were so many like-minded, passionate people wanting to change and improve peoples' lives through skiing and snowboarding. The whole week was like being in a candy store with so much stimulus, information, confirmation, and ideas. Recharged my batteries.